I use OpenHab to control my z-wave lights but also my audio/video machines (kodi/mpd).
So, i can use my tablet to choose a "activity". I want to keep the tablet and remote controller in sync.

I also want to be able to choose activities on a remote controller.
The Logitech Harmony Hub comes in mind but this one can not control Kodi (via IP), MPD. Also, if i would connect the Hub to OpenHab it would be able to send Hub to OpenHab API commands, but the Hub is not able to tell "keypresses" of the remote controller.

So, i am looking a real *dumb* remote controller. RF has my preference.
I prefer a programmable (lcd) screen for "activities". All buttons should sent 1 signal for each button.
So, if i press "activity: mpd" it should sent a signal to openhab. Now i know the mode. A following "play" command will be translated to the right (IP api command) by openHab. If the activity was "kodi" it would send a xbmc API command.

Any thoughts and ideas are welcome!